2012 marks the 110-year anniversary of 4-H nationwide. 4-H members ages 8-18 develop positive life skills through club and project work, events and activities, and through community service projects with the help of adult volunteers and community supporters. On October 13, the Montezuma County 4-H members held their annual Achievement Program that recognized members, adult volunteers, and area supporters for their contributions to the 4-H program. Individuals recognized at this annual event are as follows:

Barnyard Critters — Angel tree and turkeys for Christmas at the Community Dinner; Thanksgiving turkeys for Community Dinner; Animal Shelter; pajamas for shelter, helped with Crites benefit, water and Gatorade for firefighters.

Bunnies & More — Collected yogurt lids for breast cancer; collected and donated food for a needy family, Giving Tree — gave gifts, made and gave Christmas cards to Valley Inn residents; donated animal food to the animal shelter; made and gave valentines to Valley Inn residents; helped with Dr. Seuss Day at Mancos School — cakes, cupcakes and decorations; town Easter egg hunt — donated prizes and hid eggs; made flowers and decorated cemetery; cleaned Boyle Park; donated money to fire department after fire; pickle and jalapeño eating contest at Montezuma County Fair; collected pop tabs all year long.

Kalvin’s Kids — Made cookies for Pleasant View Fire Department blood drives; made Christmas decorations for homeless shelter; made and sent cards for servicemen; made cookies for Pleasant View Fire Department; goodie boxes taken to elderly residents of Pleasant View; helped Farmers Telephone serve and clean up after Pleasant View Community Picnic; placed flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day; donated items for silent auction at Montezuma County Fair; donated two baskets for livestock auction.

Round Up — Adopted a family and provided a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings; adopted a family for Christmas and provided and wrapped presents for every family member; collected canned food for the Good Samaritan Center; provided donations and helped bus tables at two fundraising dinners; made Easter cards to be distributed to residents at Vista Grande Nursing Home; hosted Southern Exposure Jackpot; hosted the Adult Swine Showmanship contest at the fair; hosted the mud volleyball tournament at the fair.

Rustlers — Made Thanksgiving baskets; gifts for Angel tree; played games with nursing home residents; valentines for nursing home residents; helped at AG Expo; donated to Heart to Heart; helped at Cedar Grove Cemetery (May and June); made decorations at Treehouse daycare; helped at Montezuma County Fair.

South 4D — Parked cars at the Home & Garden Show; helped run a booth for the Home & Garden Show; helped with a booth for fundraiser for Shooting Sports; burned goat horns as a service; sold concessions at the fair; sponsored a water balloon toss at the fair.